National Audit Office report on Improving value for money in non-competitive procurement of defence equipment
Regulations introduced by the Ministry of Defence (the Department) to deliver better value for money for the taxpayer from non-competitive procurement...
Wednesday, 25 October 2017 00:01
Justice select committee: Sentencing Guidelines: intimidatory offences and domestic abuse
The Justice Committee broadly welcomes the Sentencing Council’s approach to devising guidance to sentencers on domestic abuse through a guideline on overarching principles, while recommending some clarifications...
Wednesday, 25 October 2017 00:01
New campaign show dangers of using mobiles while driving
THINK! has launched its latest road safety campaign, aimed at cutting the numbers of people killed or injured by drivers using mobile phones...
Wednesday, 25 October 2017 00:01
Labour calls on Conservative MPs to support its motion to halt attacks on supported housing - John Healey
Labour is urging the Government to halt its attacks on housing for the most vulnerable...
Wednesday, 25 October 2017 00:01
Round-up of Members Lobby contact changes
Changes to the Members Lobby in the last two months...
Tuesday, 24 October 2017 23:16
Labour calls on Conservative MPs to support motion to take action on social care crisis
Ahead of a vote in the House of Commons tomorrow (Wednesday 25 October), Barbara Keeley MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Social Care has called on Conservative MPs to take urgent action to address the social care crisis...
Tuesday, 24 October 2017 22:00
The Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2017
Reduction in the number of days that local authorities can use unsuitable accommodation such as bed and breakfasts for families...
Tuesday, 24 October 2017 20:28
Education Secretary puts teachers at the heart of social mobility
Justine Greening addresses teachers at Teach First conference...
Tuesday, 24 October 2017 16:40
MILLAR: Angela Rayner in denial over Labour's education failings in Wales
Labour’s shadow education secretary, Angela Rayner, is in denial over her party’s failings in Wales according to the Welsh Conservatives...
Tuesday, 24 October 2017 16:36
LGA responds new litter-tackling powers announced by DEFRA
Responding to DEFRA’s announcement extending litter-tackling powers for councils, Cllr Martin Tett, the Local Government Association’s Environment spokesman said...
Tuesday, 24 October 2017 15:33